July 3, 2018 — If cod and haddock are your go to fish at the local fish market, you might consider venturing out and making some waves with other — just as delicious — species that are so much easier on the wallet.
Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, the New Bedford Port Authority and the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, a free cooking class was held recently demonstrating pollock and scup as the main entree.
The class was taught by Chef Henry Bousquet at New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School.
The next class on July 25 features red fish and whiting and will involve how to cook and serve a whole fish.
The final class is set for Aug. 15 is entitled “Crafting Sauces that enhance and highlight underutilized species.